March 21, 1931 ~ April 25, 2023 Lee Light, 92, of Meeker, Colorado, died at Pioneers Walbridge Wing in Meeker on April 25, 2023. She was born in Oakland, California, on March 21, 1931, to Joseph and Kathleen Banning Daly. She was raised in Walnut Creek, where she graduated from[Read More…]
Obituaries
Obituary: C. Claudean Talkington
July 6, 1931 ~ Sept. 22, 2023 Claudean Talkington of Craig died Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Memorial Regional Health Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Claudean is survived by her children, Charles (Kathie) Talkington of Grand Junction, Larry (Jean) Talkington of Windsor, Jerry[Read More…]
Obituary: Pat Sturgeon
Wesley “Pat” Allen Sturgeon Sept. 30, 1939 ~ Sept. 21, 2023 Pat wanted to be known as a sheepman. He peacefully passed away with his wife, Ila, by his side. He leaves behind his wife, Ila; daughters, Shauna (Wes) Eubanks and Nancy (Loren) Owens; grandsons Shaun Eubanks, Jacob Swindell, Joshua[Read More…]
Obituary: Paulette Ann Comstock (Wade)
March 24, 1951 ~ Aug. 7, 2023 “Sometimes your heart needs more time to accept what your mind already knows.” It has taken time to write these words because our hearts weren’t ready. Paulette Ann Comstock (Wade) died peacefully on Aug. 7, 2023, with loved ones by her side at[Read More…]
Obituary: Nolan Layton
Nov. 18, 1949 ~ June 26, 2023 Nolan Layton was born Nov. 18, 1949, in Aspen, Colorado. He was the son and first child of George and Doris (Smallwood) Layton of Meeker, Colorado. He grew up on the Layton ranch, 3614 County Road 4 in Meeker, helping with farming and[Read More…]
Obituary: Peggy Lee Wilkinson
Peggy Lee Wilkinson was born Feb. 2, 1949, in Grand Junction, Colorado. She went to be with the Lord on Aug. 13, 2023, at Sand Rock Care Center in Craig, Colorado. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Peggy was a certified gemologist, Working at[Read More…]
DEATH NOTICE: Peggy Lee Wilkinson
Peggy Lee Wilkinson, 74, formerly of Meeker, died on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, at Sandrock Ridge Care Center in Craig, Colorado. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Peggy was employed for several years as a gemologist for many jewelers and also owned and operated her[Read More…]
Obituary: Scott M. Balcomb
Dec. 20, 1946 – Aug. 4, 2023 Scott M. Balcomb passed away at his home on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Dec. 20, 1946, in Boulder, Colorado, Scott was raised in Meeker and Glenwood Springs. He graduated from Glenwood[Read More…]
Obituary: Cleo Broome
Aug. 26, 1933 ~ Aug. 7, 2023 With love, laughter and mischief Cleo Broome went to heaven to join her parents Jay and Erma Turner and her sister Elaine Julius and the love of her life, Bob Broome. The difficulty in leaving this earth was leaving her children, Brenda and[Read More…]
DEATH NOTICE: Paulette Ann Comstock
Paulette Ann Comstock, 72, of Montrose passed away at Penrose Hospital on Aug. 7, 2023. Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting Mrs. Comstock’s family. A complete obituary will be published in coming weeks.
Celebration of Life
Please join us in celebrating Herb Hughley (1936~2023) on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 from 1-3 p.m. at Meeker Town Park. Come casual, have a bite to eat and share a memory.
Obituary: Rowdy Joe Atwood
Rowdy Joe Atwood Aug. 3, 1972 ~ July 29, 2023 Rowdy, 50, was born in Meeker, Colorado, on Aug. 3, 1972, to the late Eddie and Carol Atwood. Rowdy earned a diploma from Meeker High School and achieved one of his greatest accomplishments by winning the Team Roping with partner[Read More…]
Come say hi!
Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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